LG G5 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 01.11.16 | Updated: 02.11.20

Model: G5
Brand: LG
Rating: 4.40 out of 5 (10 votes)
Price: 300 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2016
Dimensions: 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight: 159 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Built-in memory: 32 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5.3 inches
Battery: 2800 mAh
Rear camera: Dual, 16MP
Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Common

Brand and model	LG G5
Other names	Versions: H850 (Europe); LG G5 Speed H858 (Taiwan); VS987 (Verizon); H820 (AT&T); LS992 (Sprint); H830 (T-Mobile); US992 (US Cellular); Vodafone Also known as LG G5 Dual H860N with dual-SIM card slots
Launch date	2016, February

Price

First price	300 EUR

Design

Height	5.88 in (149.4 mm)
Width	2.91 in ( 73.9 mm)
Depth	0.3 in ( 7.7 mm)
Weight	5.61 oz (159 grams)
Build materials	Aluminum body
Water resistant
Colors	Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.3 in
Screen Area	77.4 cm²
Resolution	1440 x 2560 px
Points per inch	554 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	70.1%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Additional Features	-Always-on display
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU	- Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU	- Adreno 530

Memory

Internal Memory	32 GB, 4 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo); LG UX 5 UI
User Interface	LG UX 5 UI

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Dual
Specs	-16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.6'', laser AF, 3-axis OIS -8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm, 1/3.6'', no AF
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4'', 1.12µm
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 - VS987, US992 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - H850 HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - H830, US992 HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - H820CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - VS987 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - H860N -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) - H850 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 20(800) - H830 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 20(800), 29(700), 30(2300) - H820 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - H860NLTE 2,3,4,5,7,13 - VS987LTE 2,4,5,12,13,17,25 - US992
SIM Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE-A Cat9 (3CA) 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SAR EU	0.52 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

Battery

Capacity	2800 mAh
Type	Removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 400 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 20 h (3G)
Charging	-Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio
Others	-24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

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LG G5 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The LG G5 scores 151396 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	151396 (Position 141 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
135. Archos Diamond	156123
136. Samsung Galaxy A50s	155874
137. ZTE nubia Z11	155789
138. Samsung Galaxy A51	155326
139. Samsung Galaxy M30s	155293
140. LeEco Le Max 2	152388
141. LG G5	151396
142. Meizu Pro 7 Plus	149225
143. BlackBerry DTEK60	148725
144. Ulefone Armor 3WT	148199
145. Blackview BV9800 Pro	147321
146. Oppo R15 Pro	146822
147. vivo X23	146328

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core	329 (Position 433 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	645 (Position 556 out of 577)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	316 (Position 1158 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	736 (Position 1511 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1651 (Position 165 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3668 (Position 332 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	6585
GeekBench 4 Battery	1726

GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking
427. Google Pixel XL	333
428. Huawei P30 lite	332
429. OnePlus 3	332
430. Xiaomi Redmi 9T	331
431. Xiaomi Poco M3	330
432. Lenovo ZUK Z2	330
433. LG G5	329
434. Huawei P Smart 2019	328
435. Nokia 5.3	327
436. Google Pixel	326
437. ZTE Axon 7	326
438. Nokia 5.4	325
439. Samsung Galaxy A51	325

GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking
550. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro	681
551. Lenovo ZUK Z2	675
552. Motorola Moto G6	673
553. ZTE Axon 7	670
554. Sony Xperia X	650
555. HTC 10	649
556. LG G5	645
557. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge	639
558. vivo Xplay6	636
559. Samsung Galaxy S7 active	631
560. Samsung Galaxy S7	625
561. Xiaomi Mi 5	621
562. Sony Xperia X Compact	620

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1152. ZTE Axon 7	318
1153. Nokia G11	317
1154. Samsung Galaxy F41	317
1155. Samsung Galaxy M31s	317
1156. Huawei Y9s	317
1157. Huawei P30 lite	317
1158. LG G5	316
1159. OnePlus 3	315
1160. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro	315
1161. Motorola Moto E13	314
1162. Motorola Moto G8 Plus	314
1163. Huawei P Smart 2019	314
1164. Honor 10 Lite	314

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1505. UMIDIGI A7	747
1506. Cubot P50	746
1507. Ulefone Armor X10 Pro	745
1508. Oukitel C21 Pro	741
1509. Sony Xperia X Performance	741
1510. Meizu Pro 6	737
1511. LG G5	736
1512. LeEco Le 2	735
1513. LG K42	732
1514. Sony Xperia XZs	729
1515. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge	723
1516. Nokia C110	720
1517. Oppo A16e	720

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
159. Oppo R11 Plus	1673
160. Tecno Pova Neo 3	1668
161. LeEco Le Max 2	1665
162. Honor 8	1665
163. LG G6	1664
164. HTC U Ultra	1662
165. LG G5	1651
166. Samsung Galaxy A50	1648
167. Xiaomi Redmi Pro	1648
168. Lenovo ZUK Z2	1642
169. ZTE Axon 7	1639
170. BlackBerry Key2	1628
171. Google Pixel XL	1627

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
326. Xiaomi Mi 5	3694
327. Meizu M10	3691
328. vivo Y83	3687
329. Meizu MX5	3671
330. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual	3669
331. Xiaomi Redmi 8A	3669
332. LG G5	3668
333. Sony Xperia XA1	3666
334. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL	3659
335. Samsung Galaxy A10e	3654
336. alcatel 1s	3654
337. Huawei nova	3651
338. Motorola Moto E6 Plus	3637

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from LG. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the LG G5 Specs

The LG G5, model number G5 (SM_ID: 3851), was released in February 2016, offering a blend of performance and innovation. It supports an array of network technologies, including GSM, CDMA, HSPA, and LTE, ensuring broad compatibility with carriers worldwide. Those interested in the 2G bands should note it covers GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and can accommodate dual-SIM functionality in certain models. The 3G and 4G LTE bands are expansive, providing options like LTE band 12(700) for the H850 model, among others.

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LG G5 Release Date

The LG G5 was officially announced and released on February, 2016. It is available in Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink.

LG G5 Price

The LG G5 starts at 300 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
32 GB	300 EUR
4 GB RAM	300 EUR

A 8GB version of the LG G5 is not officially available — 4GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does LG G5 cost?

The price of the LG G5 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 300 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the LG G5 come out?

The LG G5 was released on February, 2016.

What is the size and weight of LG G5 ?

The LG G5 has dimensions of Height: 149.4 mm Width: 73.9 mm Thickness: 7.7 mm and weighs approximately 159 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of LG G5?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.3 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1440 x 2560 px at a pixel density of 554 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a LG G5 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) with processor Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo). LG G5 is available with internal memory of 32 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the LG G5?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.6'', laser AF, 3-axis OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm, 1/3.6'', no AF and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the LG G5?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4'', 1.12µm and features like

What colors does the LG G5 come in?

The LG G5 is available in the following colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink.

What is the AnTuTu score of the LG G5?

The LG G5 scores 151396 points in AnTuTu 7.